Pacemaker infection due to Mycobacterium fortuitum
- 1 January 2005
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 37 (1), 66-68
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00365540410020910
Abstract
Pacemaker infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum has not been reported previously. We describe a case of pacemaker generator pocket infection and intravascular lead endocarditis due to Mycobacterium fortuitum. The entire pacing system was removed and the patient was treated successfully with a multidrug regimen for a total of 6 months.Keywords
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